I've been with the Main Edition for about 3 years now but changed to LMDE with XFCE about 3 months ago. Update Pack 3 was incorporated at install and the updater is pointing at the correct LM repositories. Since install I have only had a single update, and that was Chrome which was not installed from the repos (thought it wasn't there). Is this normal? Seems a long time without an update but using a refreshed apt-get and dist-upgrade reports no updates either. Does LMDE update only when update packs are released?

Second question is about the update manager. I am aware it changed recently. If I've got UP3 am I using the new one? If so, is it OK to use for updates? I've seen other posts recommending apt. If I ever get an update I'll use either!! LMDE is rock solid so far - loving it!

Last edited by robw on Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:38 am, edited 1 time in total.

Its not that I'm desperate for updates - the system is working beautifully and that's all I'm after, really. My concern is really with security. I use the system for online banking etc and its always been an article of faith that its important to keep the updates going to ensure security. I use Iceweasel for this and, given that we're at v5.0 with that, I guess I'm happy for now. I was just keen to ensure I hadn't done something wrong which might compromise what I had assumed was a fully secure system. I'm reassured and will wait with interest for UP4. Sorry if this was posted in the wrong section but I hadn't found the other posts despite searching - time is limited!